Cleveland, OH vs Faribault, MN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Cleveland
77.5
#240 nationally
Faribault
72.4
#894 nationally
Cleveland leads in walk score (57 vs 29). Faribault leads in median household income ($58,881 vs $35,562). Faribault leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 24.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cleveland, OH | Faribault, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#240) | 72.4 (#894) |
| Population | 367,991 | 24,642 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $116,759 | $307,876 |
| Median Household Income | $35,562 | $58,881 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 19.2 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 29 |
| Crime Level | High | 8.4 |
| School Rating | 4.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+31.5 | R+2.5 |
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77.5 Score
Cleveland, OH
Rust Belt renaissance on Lake Erie
Median Home
$116,759
Population
367,991
Crime
High
Schools
C-
Midwest
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72.4 Score
Faribault, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$307,876
Population
24,642
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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